Campfire Interactive vs Microsoft Project comparison

Campfire Interactive and Microsoft are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Campfire Interactive is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.4, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8. Campfire Interactive holds a 0.4% mindshare in PMS, compared to Microsoft’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 77% of Campfire Interactive users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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77% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Campfire Interactive and Microsoft Project based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Campfire Interactive

Ranking in Project Management Software

14th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Opportunity Management (6th)

Microsoft Project

Ranking in Project Management Software

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Campfire Interactive is 0.4%. The mindshare of Microsoft Project is 5.6%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Management Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Project	5.6%
Campfire Interactive	0.4%
Other	94.0%

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Tom Beach

Market Intelligence & Sales Forecasting at RESRG Automotive

Works very well for opportunity management and sales forecasting for the automotive industry

I've had recent discussions with the leadership team at Campfire Interactive about several issues. They're fully aware of my displeasure with certain things. Some concerns are not related to the tool itself, although there are some aspects that could be better with the tool. The issues are more related to technical service, specifically when we have an issue or problem with the tool, the communication gap, and the follow-through on issues that need improvement. They're fully aware of that concern, and they're doing things to address it. From a technical standpoint, there are some limitations within the tool that are somewhat out of Campfire Interactive's control because it's a complicated industry to try and have one solution that fits all vendors. There are times when we go to execute reports from their system, and the data does not generate as expected. When that happens, we have to inform the Campfire Interactive IT or Support group what the failure is. They have to research and come back to us. In the meantime, we have 2, 4, 6, maybe 12 hours of downtime where people around the world are trying to use the system. Though it affects less than 50 people, these instances are frustrating.

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Nurul Asyikin Wahab

Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd

Efficient project management with robust data tracking and an easy setup

When I have too many elements or items in a project, it becomes cumbersome, especially during printing. Non-technical users do not need all the data, so it's primarily for technical personnel. Without guidance, it's challenging to use the app. With guidance and expert knowledge, it becomes manageable, however, it's not for non-technical teams. The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing. Printing on A3 size is quite burdensome, so I prefer viewing it on a tablet or computer. On a tablet or phone, I can see the full project elements depending on the screen size.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I appreciate that Campfire Interactive has deep integration with SAP, which helps a lot."

"I like the visibility of global opportunities. Prior to using Campfire Interactive, we would conduct Excel-based reporting and sales meetings with everyone bringing their information. Now, we can check it daily, look at the reports daily, and see what is coming into the system and what needs to be managed."

"Enhancing our commercial strategy has been a significant advantage, resulting in millions of dollars in additional revenue that our sales team has been able to achieve through effective planning."

"Campfire Interactive is much better in terms of the dashboard and reporting."

"I appreciate the flexibility of the company more than any specific software feature. I have worked with SAP and other software providers before, and since it is still a smaller company, there is a very personal exchange. If we have a simple need that does not require coding, the company is willing to make changes overnight or even within hours. They are truly flexible and customer-oriented."

"The most important feature from Campfire Interactive is its ability to work together with other different applications that we use in our company, and I think that's one of the best features it has."

"The feature I appreciate the most about Campfire Interactive is probably the forecasting module, the way it links to IHS for the IHS forecast."

"Campfire Interactive’s ability to manage data through business processes and workflows for your organization is good."

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"Microsoft Project integrates well with the Microsoft Office family of applications. It has plugins that interact with it and you can use it with Microsoft Teams. We can use plugins to communicate with JIRA, Projectplace, and Planview. It's not widely used in the company, of course, but it's something that can interact with the official tools that we have."

"The reporting features are quite strong. Being able to do team reports and find out what work is pending, what work needs to be done are key in my day-to-day management of the team. The earned value analysis capabilities and critical path capabilities inside the tool help me make sure that I'm keeping the projects on track."

"The scheduling part of Microsoft Project is easy; if you change one of the dates, the rest of the dates automatically get changed based on the dependency."

"The solution is very useful for project planning."

"The setup is pretty simple."

"They have begun to improve with the new cloud integration."

"The most valuable features of Microsoft Project are you can create critical paths pretty easily, and you can import from an Excel spreadsheet to your task list as you create it during your working sessions with your team."

"Microsoft Project provides benefits by helping monitor project activities effectively."

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Cons

"I can complete in Excel in an hour what might take me six hours in Campfire Interactive."

"Because we use a multitude of modules, some of the interactions from one module to the other are not as seamless or fluid. I would like to see some more fluidness from one module to the other."

"We just went through that last month, where we had reported data to our board of directors and then came to find out that some parts of the data were incorrect, which is really frustrating."

"From a technical standpoint, there are some limitations within the tool that are somewhat out of Campfire Interactive's control because it's a complicated industry to try and have one solution that fits all vendors. There are times when we go to execute reports from their system, and the data does not generate as expected."

"Because Campfire Interactive is seen as a standalone system, I do not think that it would be scalable at this point within my company."

"One aspect that could be simplified with Campfire Interactive is the process of entering opportunities into the portal. Currently, if we receive a quotation for 20 parts, we can enter one opportunity in our homegrown system that allows us to list all 20 parts within that single opportunity, but Campfire Interactive requires creating separate opportunities for each part."

"Campfire Interactive lacks a built-in interface to manage shipment information, so we have to handle that outside the system."

"There are times when we go to execute reports from their system, and the data does not generate as expected."

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"The full suite would be pretty expensive."

"It needs to be more comprehensive."

"The Gantt set needs to be improved. The grid lines needs to be more interactive."

"Microsoft's solution isn't really a collaboration tool, however. If you need a collaboration tool, you can use Slack, which can be integrated with your JIRA."

"They should assist with tedious tasks."

"Microsoft Project could improve the dates. Sometimes the dates are not aligned. This occurs even when you auto-schedule the dates. We have to go and define the schedule daily this should more easily accessible."

"It would be better if Microsoft Project were included in the DevOps stack. That is, I'd like to see this tool integrated to a different stack of the applications that we normally use in DevOps, such as in Jira, for example, to deploy a different version related to the different tasks that are included in Microsoft Project."

"I would like Microsoft Project to better align with our business needs, with improved consultant support for setup and integration features that show all relevant aspects at the top level."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We had a negotiation with them back in March of this year to extend our contract for 1 year. They were willing to work with us to negotiate different terms and a different cost of production. They were asking for a certain percentage increase, and we said that was not acceptable. They were willing to settle on a different number."

"It's fairly priced."

"Campfire Interactive is on the expensive side, with approximately $100,000 to $120,000 in expenses."

"I don't know the full scope of our subscriptions for all the modules, but from what I've seen before, it seems fairly expensive. The high cost may drive some potential clients to consider developing a homegrown solution internally if they have a competent finance group."

"Compared to everything else I have seen, it is very fair."

"It probably was $30 per license on a monthly basis. There is no additional fee."

"We purchase perpetual licenses due to the high cost of subscriptions, which are about 1,000 Australian dollars."

"I rate Microsoft Project's pricing a five out of ten."

"The license is a one-time payment but it is expensive."

"I am not involved with this."

"The solution is expensive."

"Pricing-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten since I feel it is a bit costly."

"We have to pay for a yearly license for Microsoft Project."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

25%

Manufacturing Company

19%

Computer Software Company

16%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Aerospace/Defense Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	41

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Campfire Interactive?

My company is in a unique situation because we have had the product for so long. We got grandfathered into some very good pricing. The pricing that my company has currently is very good, but I thin...

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What needs improvement with Campfire Interactive?

The issue we are having with Campfire Interactive is that it is basically seen as a standalone system and our company is in the process of trying to implement a full company system, a full process ...

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What is your primary use case for Campfire Interactive?

We are using the OMSF module, which is the revenue planning module.

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Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?

Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the mo...

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What do you like most about Microsoft Project?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?

The company typically pays for the Microsoft Project licensing. I'm not certain about the exact cost of the licenses, but I believe it's usually included in the Microsoft 365 package.

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Overview

Campfire Interactive provides strategic planning and product profitability management, offering businesses comprehensive foresight into financial trajectories and market demands.

Campfire Interactive delivers data-driven insights, helping organizations align their product portfolios with market trends. By enabling scenario planning and strategic forecasting, companies can make informed decisions to maximize their product profitability. Its integration capabilities with existing enterprise systems facilitate streamlined operations, ensuring teams have access to real-time data for quick, adaptable responses to changing market landscapes.

What are the key features of Campfire Interactive?

Strategic Planning: Facilitates long-term planning and forecasting with precision.
Scenario Analysis: Offers detailed what-if analysis to align with market dynamics.
Profitability Management: Tracks and optimizes the profitability of product portfolios.

What benefits or ROI can be expected with Campfire Interactive?

Optimize Product Profitability: Enhance profit margins by aligning product strategies with market demand.
Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage analytics for informed strategic choices.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Streamline processes and allocate resources strategically.

Campfire Interactive is used extensively in industries reliant on meticulous product planning and forecasting. Automotive and aerospace sectors benefit from its ability to integrate complex data streams, improving coordination and maximizing profit potential through enhanced market understanding.

Campfire Interactive

Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.

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Sample Customers

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Aston Martin, ABANCA, Airbus Group, Capita, Cardiff University, City of Saskatoon, Intel, Pegasus Airlines, South Australia Power Network (SAPN), Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing

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